Ian Bauckham CBE has been appointed as Chair of Ofqual by the
Education Secretary today (9 December).
Mr Bauckham has held the position of Interim Chair of Ofqual
since January, and will start his three-year position as
permanent Chair in the new year.
Secretary of State for Education, said:
I am pleased that Ian will be taking on the role of Ofqual Chair
permanently. His extensive experience of the education and
qualifications systems means he is the ideal person to guide
Ofqual through the critical work ahead.
Ofqual Chair Ian Bauckham said:
I am very pleased to have the opportunity to continue as Chair of
Ofqual. Our aim is to act in the interests of all those taking
qualifications and apprenticeships.
It is a privilege to be able to work with a team so focused on
this priority, as we respond to the demands created by the
pandemic and play our part in delivering important reforms to
make sure qualifications and apprenticeships stand the test of
time and equip those who take them for the future.
Dr Jo Saxton, Chief Regulator of Ofqual said:
I welcome the appointment of a Chair with such a wide range of
experience across the education sector. Students of all ages can
be confident that we have the leadership we need for the years
ahead. I very much look forward to continuing to work with Ian in
the new year.
Mr Bauckham is the CEO and Director of Tenax Schools Trust, a
multi-academy trust, and Chair of Oak National Academy. He has
been a member of the Ofqual board since March 2018 and a member
of the Ofqual Standards Advisory Group since 2015.
